As the Vikings prepare for a playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night in Inglewood, Calif., their defensive coordinator, Brian Flores, has started to garner interest from a number of teams searching for their next head coach.

Former Patriots defensive play-caller Brian Flores expressed interest in the team's head-coaching vacancy, but said it's not up to him.

In the middle of the Vikings’ 2009 season, which would end oh-so-close to a Super Bowl appearance, head coach Brad Childress received a contract extension to stay with Minnesota through the 2013 season.

Brian Flores is gracefully taking a lot of questions about his head coach prospects. He said he will take every interview that is requested. Asked if he is interested in the Patriots job, he said: "I would say yes." But he added "it's not up to me" if they want to talk.

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores isn't hiding the fact that he's interested in another head coaching job, but he's not going to jump at just any opportunity that arises, either.

Count Brian Flores among those potentially willing to become the next head coach of the New England Patriots. The Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores says he will accept each head coach interview request that comes to him

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores says he is planning on taking every interview request for a head coaching job.

MINNEAPOLIS — Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is entering another round of head coaching interviews. “Any time you’re mentioned in head coaching conversations or receive requests, it’s an honor,

If Monday’s reports are any indication, Brian Flores’ days as the Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator might be numbered.